Undergraduate & honours qualifications

Bachelor of Theology

Qualification code:	90160
NQF level:	7
Total credits:	360
SAQA ID:	112113
APS/AS:	20
Rules: This qualification consists of 30 modules. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer or laptop, printer and the internet.
Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to deliver learners who can critically apply focused analysis, knowledge and skills in the service and leadership - both lay and ordained - of Christian communities, community organisations and society. This interdisciplinary Qualification produces life-long theological learners who are equipped to raise and debate current issues in African and international contexts. The Qualification also seeks to enable learners develop, clarify and articulate a value system from a Christian perspective. This Qualification is intended for consciousness-raising of learners with respect to issues of justice such as gender, social disparity, disability and the environment, and enable them to develop transformative communities, and contribute to the development of the society as a whole.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

Applicants (new applicants & Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification.
Re-registering students may register for the 2025 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Curriculum for this qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

First level

TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS/EQUIVALENCES:

CGM1501 is equivalent to BTH1501
CGM1502 is equivalent to MNY1502
CMM1501 is equivalent to THE1502
CMM1502 is equivalent to MNY1501
ECH1501 is equivalent to SCR1501
OTS1501 is equivalent to SCR1502
TIC1501 is equivalent to THE1501
TIC1502 is equivalent to THE1503

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
AFL1501 - Language Through an African Lens
BTH1501 - Invitation to Theology
MNY1501 - The Dynamics of Mission	Co-requisite:BTH1501
MNY1502 - First Steps in Practical Theology	Co-requisite:BTH1501
SCR1501 - Christian Origins and Early Christian Contexts. Introduction to Early Christian Literature and History	Co-requisite:BTH1501
SCR1502 - Introduction to Ancient Israelite Literature, Theology, History and Archaeology	Co-requisite:BTH1501
SCR1503 - The Formation of New Testament Identities: Martyrs, Apologists, and Early Church Fathers	Co-requisite:BTH1501 Recommendation:Students to register together with SCR1501
THE1501 - Reflection on Faith	Co-requisite:BTH1501
THE1502 - Introduction to Ethics	Co-requisite:BTH1501
THE1503 - Africa: Cradle of Christianity	Co-requisite:BTH1501

Second level

TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS/EQUIVALENCES:

CGM2601 is equivalent to THE2603
CGM2602 is equivalent to MNY2601
CGM2603 is equivalent to MNY2603
CMM2601 is equivalent to MNY2605
CMM2602 is equivalent to MNY2604
CMM2603 is equivalent to MNY2602
ECH2602 is equivalent to SCR2601
OTS2603 is equivalent to SCR2602
TIC2601 is equivalent to THE2602
TIC2602 is equivalent to THE2604
TIC2603 is equivalent to THE2601
TIC2604 is equivalent to SCR2603

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
MNY2602 - Moving with the People: The Church in Globalised Cities	Pre-requisite:MNY1501
MNY2603 - Worship and Preaching in Diverse Communities	Pre-requisite:MNY1502
SCR2601 - The Foundation of New Testament Identities: From Letters to the Gospels	Pre-requisite:SCR1501
SCR2602 - Life Orientation and Biblical Interpretation
SCR2603 - Christianity changed the world	Pre-requisite:THE1503
THE2602 - Faith, Church and Culture	Pre-requisite:THE1501
THE2603 - Ethics and Spirituality	Pre-requisite:THE1502
THE2604 - Christianity in South Africa	Pre-requisite:THE1503
Group B. Select two modules from the list below. To continue with the subject Ministry, at least one must be selected from MNY2601, MNY2604 or MNY2605
MNY2601 - Working with Children and Young People in Communities	Pre-requisite:MNY1501
MNY2604 - Developing Faith and Youth Work	Pre-requisite:MNY1502
MNY2605 - Women in Society and Church	Pre-requisite:THE1502
THE2601 - Faith, Jesus and Social Change	Pre-requisite:THE1501

Third level

Select two majors from Scripture, Theology, and Ministry. A major subject consists of FOUR modules
PLUS both compulsory capstone modules from Group A.

TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS/EQUIVALENCES:

BTH3720 is equivalent to BTH3701
CGM3701 is equivalent to THE3704
CGM3702 is equivalent to SCR3705
CGM3703 is equivalent to MNY3705
CGM3704 is equivalent to BTH3702
CGM3705 is equivalent to MNY3704
CMM3701 is equivalent to MNY3701
CMM3703 is equivalent to MNY3703
CMM3704 is equivalent to MNY3702
ECH3701 is equivalent to SCR3701
ECH3704 is equivalent to SCR3703
ECH3705 is equivalent to SCR3702
OTS3701 is equivalent to SCR3704
TIC3701 is equivalent to THE3702
TIC3702 is equivalent to THE3701
TIC3703 is equivalent to THE3705
TIC3704 is equivalent to THE3703

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)	Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
BTH3701 - Integrated Theological Praxis	Pre-requisite:SCR3701 OR SCR3702 OR SCR3703 OR SCR3704 OR SCR3705 (if majoring in Scripture); THE3701 OR THE3702 OR THE3703 OR THE3704 OR THE3705 (if majoring in Theology); MNY3701 OR MNY3702 OR MNY3703 OR MNY3704 OR MNY3705 (if majoring in Ministry).
BTH3702 - Research in Theology	Pre-requisite:SCR3701 OR SCR3702 OR SCR3703 OR SCR3704 OR SCR3705 (if majoring in Scripture); THE3701 OR THE3702 OR THE3703 OR THE3704 OR THE3705 (if majoring in Theology); MNY3701 OR MNY3702 OR MNY3703 OR MNY3704 OR MNY3705 (if majoring in Ministry).
Group B. If Scripture is one of your majors, select FOUR of the following modules. It is recommended that you select two New Testament and two Old Testament modules
SCR3701 - Legacy of New Testament Identities: The Establishment of Christendom	Pre-requisite:SCR1501, SCR1503 & SCR2601
SCR3702 - New Testament Identities Today: Christian Discourses in the Public Spheres of Contemporary Culture	Pre-requisite:SCR1501, SCR1503 & SCR2601
SCR3703 - Bible, Gender, and Ecology	Pre-requisite:SCR1502
SCR3704 - Bible, Power, Politics, and Poverty	Pre-requisite:SCR1502
SCR3705 - Reading the Old Testament to create new religious texts	Pre-requisite:SCR1502
Group C. If Theology is one of your majors, select FOUR of the following modules.
THE3701 - Faith, Science and Environment	Pre-requisite:THE2602, THE2603 & THE2604
THE3702 - Faith, the Spirit and the Future	Pre-requisite:THE2602, THE2603 & THE2604
THE3703 - Contemporary Church History: Change Agents and Ecumenism	Pre-requisite:THE2602, THE2603 & THE2604
THE3704 - Sexual Ethics	Pre-requisite:THE2602, THE2603 & THE2604
THE3705 - Church and Society across the ages	Pre-requisite:THE2602, THE2603 & THE2604
Group D. If Ministry is one of your majors, select FOUR of the following modules.
MNY3701 - Facilitating Anti-Racism, Healing and Justice	Pre-requisite:(MNY2602, MNY2603) & (MNY2601 or MNY2604 or MNY2605)
MNY3702 - Together Towards Life: Intercultural and Interreligious Encounters	Pre-requisite:(MNY2602, MNY2603) & (MNY2601 or MNY2604 or MNY2605)
MNY3703 - Christian Social Ethics	Pre-requisite:(MNY2602, MNY2603) & (MNY2601 or MNY2604 or MNY2605)
MNY3704 - Organising and Leading Faith Communities in the African context	Pre-requisite:(MNY2602, MNY2603) & (MNY2601 or MNY2604 or MNY2605)
MNY3705 - Pastoral Care in African contexts	Pre-requisite:(MNY2602, MNY2603) & (MNY2601 or MNY2604 or MNY2605)